This policy explains how the Stamullen & Julianstown Parish website uses cookies. We keep their use to a minimum: we do not use cookies for advertising, and we do not track visitors across other websites.
Last updated 6 October 2026
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your computer or phone. They help a website work, remember your preferences, or record how it is used. Some are deleted when you close your browser; others stay until they expire or you delete them.
Cookies we use
Visitors to this website do not need to accept any cookies from us to read its pages, search the site or use the contact form.
We only use what is strictly necessary for the website to work: a note in your browser that remembers your cookie choices, a cookie for the parish staff who update the website (set only when they sign in), and a short-lived cookie used only if the contact form is sent while JavaScript is switched off:
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| site_admin | sjparish.ie | Keeps a website editor logged in while they update content (only set for parish staff, in the admin area) | Until the browser is closed |
| sj-cookie-consent | sjparish.ie (stored in your browser) | Remembers your cookie choices so we don’t ask on every page | 6 months |
| site_form | sjparish.ie | Only if the contact form is sent while JavaScript is switched off: shows you the result of sending it | Removed as soon as the page has loaded |
We do not use analytics, advertising or social media tracking cookies.
Cookies set by others
Some pages include content from other services, which may set their own cookies:
- Google Maps: the map on our Contact Us page is provided by Google. The map only loads if you allow “Embedded content” in your cookie settings. When it loads, Google may set cookies to remember your preferences and measure use of the map. See how Google uses cookies.
- YouTube: our Mass stream is on YouTube. Following the link takes you to YouTube, where its own cookie policy applies.
- Other websites: links to other organisations, such as those in our Useful Resources, open their websites, which have their own cookie policies.
We do not control these cookies. Please check the providers’ policies for details.
Managing cookies
When you first visit, we ask whether you allow optional cookies. Optional cookies stay off until you say yes, and you can change your choice at any time. We ask again after six months.
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking cookies will not stop you using this website, although the Google map may not display. Help is available for each browser:
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy if the cookies used on this website change. The date at the top shows when it was last changed.
Contact us
If you have any questions about cookies on this website, please contact our Parish Office. For how we handle personal information more generally, please see our Privacy Notice.